Facts about Celery
The taste:
Earthy, mild, sweet
Germination:
7 - 14 days (less if soaked)
Growth until harvest:
21 - 30 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.8 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
recommended for 24 - 48 hours
Soak the medium:
not necessary
Growth medium:
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light:
12 to 14 hours of exposure per day, at a short distance above the plants (approx. 40 to 60 cm)
Germination temperature:
approx. 24°C
irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
14 kcal
Carbohydrates
3 g
Proteins
0.69 g
Vitamin C
3.1 mg
Fat
0.17 g
Calcium
40 mg
Fibers
1.6 g
Iron
0.2 mg
Phosphates
24 mg
Magnesium
11 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 24 - 48 hours
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 7 - 14 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 21 to 30 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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